This weekend we have another one for those who love biopics: Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World
Showtimes are May 26 – 28. Friday and Saturday at 8:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM.
Big George Foreman is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances. Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever. Audiences are loving the story with 96% positive scores on Rotten Tomatoes. A wholesome, true to life film about one of boxing’s heaviest hitters, George Foreman. It touches not only upon his life inside the ring but also his life outside of it. Slightly amateurish at times, the film more than makes up for it with a ton of heart. The fact that they included the faith-based aspect of his life and the relationship George has with his (and my own) Lord and Savoir, Jesus, is like a breath of fresh air in what is otherwise a vile and Godless film industry known as Hollywood. ‘Big George Foreman’ is a film the entire family can enjoy.
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sports Violence)
Runtime: 2h 9m